Has anyone had herniated discs and been afraid to kick up their exercise routine? I'm mortified at the idea! I'm walking, trying to build up to 30 mins at a time instead of breaking it up into 15 mins and 15 mins intervals only. I've looked into Pilates and thought about other things, but I'm so scared of doing more damage to my back. What's been helpful for you?

@@Genr2d2 How about swimming?

Has anyone had herniated discs and been afraid to kick up their exercise routine? I'm mortified at the idea! I'm walking, trying to build up to 30 mins at a time instead of breaking it up into 15 mins and 15 mins intervals only. I've looked into Pilates and thought about other things, but I'm so scared of doing more damage to my back. What's been helpful for you?

I did but i had to have back surgery. I had 4 disk bulging on nerves so i had no choice. I had to have a pain pump put in my stomach because chronic pain set in and there was nothing that would touch the pain. So when the dr does my surgery on tuesday, he'll have to stay clear of that area.

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I know it may sound funny, but Yoga has been a huge help to me. The reason I had the gastric surgery in the first place was because my back surgeon said he would cut on me unless I was 100lbs lighter.

So surgery first, recovery and exercise, then started yoga. I am happy to report that the incredible pain I was in prior to surgery is gone and I rarely have spasms or shooting pain in my back/legs. I will still have to have the surgery eventually, but I probably gave myself another 5-10 years.

second on the yoga - I have struggled with back problems for more than 25 years following a very difficult pregnancy. Yoga has been the single most beneficial thing I have done to combat the progression of my back problems/pain, followed by epsom salts baths.

and now with that fat tummy out of the way I am finally making progress with my yoga that astounds me. I personally really like the Peggy Cappy videos.